took a break
Stopped for respite
Took a break is the past tense of take a break, meaning to pause from an activity for rest or relief.
The break might last minutes or months: She took a break from studying to grab coffee, He took a break from dating after the divorce.
The phrase implies intention to resume.
- decompressedRestored to original volume
- napBrief daytime rest
- sabbaticalExtended leave from work
- breatherBrief period of rest
- restCessation of activity
pause · recharged · mental health day · timeout · respite · hiatus · stepped away · unwound · kicked back · recess · intermission · downtime · relaxation · recuperation · leave · meditation · me time · vacation
took a breakpowered through
kept going · pressed on · persevered · pushed through · soldiered on
took a breakresumed
Started again after stopping
got going · restarted · got started · commenced · started up
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